Parsnips vs portobello mushrooms: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: parsnips scores 82/100 and portobello mushrooms 81/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Parsnips
75 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup sliced: 133 g
Portobello mushrooms
22 kcal per 100 g. 1 whole cap: 84 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPortobello mushrooms75 vs 22 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinPortobello mushrooms1.2 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberParsnips4.9 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPortobello mushrooms4.8 vs 2.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even375 vs 364 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Parsnips, 100 g | Portobello mushrooms, 100 g | Parsnips, 133 g | Portobello mushrooms, 84 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 75 kcal | 22 kcal | 100 kcal | 18 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2.1 g | 1.6 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g | 3.9 g | 24 g | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 4.8 g | 2.5 g | 6.4 g | 2.1 g |
| Fiber | 4.9 g | 1.3 g | 6.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | 0.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 17 mg | 0 mg | 23 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 375 mg | 364 mg | 499 mg | 306 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.8 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3 mg | 48 mg | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 0 mg | 39 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 9 mg | 13 mg | 7.6 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.